Riva TNT2 M64 Vanta

TNT2 M64 Vanta sits in the low-cost TNT2 branch where names can hide a narrower memory path.

Reference GPU

Fahrenheit RIVA TNT2 Series Desktop Desktop SDR 1999 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Fahrenheit
Series: RIVA TNT2 Series
GPU Die: NV5
Launch Date: 1999-03-22
TMUs: 2
ROPs: 2
Memory: 16 MB SDR
Bus Width: 64-bit
Rec. PSU: 200 W
Interface: AGP 4x
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

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Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA Riva TNT2 M64 Vanta
GPU Codename	NV5
Architecture	Fahrenheit
Launch Date	1999-03-22
Market Segment Notes	Desktop in RIVA TNT2 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	NV5
Process Node	TSMC 250 nm
Transistor Count	0.01 billion
Die Size	63 mm²
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	2
ROPs	2
Base Clock	100 MHz
Boost Clock	100 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.2 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	0.2 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	16 MB
Memory Type	SDR
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Memory Clock	133 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	1.06 GB/s
Board and Display
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	AGP 4x
Display Outputs	1x VGA
Slot Width	Single-slot
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
DirectX Support	DirectX 6.0
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 1.2
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

Riva TNT2 M64 Vanta is a value branch entry, not a performance TNT2. It belongs in the wiki because TNT2-family branding was stretched across cards with very different memory configurations and market roles.

The useful details are the memory bus, amount of local memory, board vendor, and whether the card was sold as Vanta, M64, or an OEM-specific label. Those details explain why two TNT2-era cards can feel very different.

Why It Mattered

TNT2 M64 Vanta documents the OEM and budget side of the TNT2 family. It kept broad TNT2-era compatibility while reducing cost, which makes the name easy to misunderstand in used listings.

Collector Notes

Record exact card label, memory chips, memory size, bus type, bracket height, and whether the board is passively cooled. OEM part numbers are often more useful than the marketing name.

Common Failure Points

The main practical failure is mistaken identity. A 64-bit or Vanta-class board should not be evaluated like a full TNT2. Old passive boards may also show memory instability after poor storage.

Used-Market Caution

Avoid paying full TNT2 prices. Confirm M64 or Vanta identity, memory size, output quality, and whether the board actually completes a 3D test in the intended operating system.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

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Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

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Data confidence and source status

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Primary / manufacturer sources

DOS Days RIVA TNT2 SeriesTNT2, TNT2 Ultra, TNT2 Pro, M64, Vanta, and Vanta LT family contextOpen source
Archived NVIDIA TNT2 product pageNVIDIA product positioning archiveOpen source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp Riva TNT2 M64 Vanta GPU SpecsModel-level specification referenceOpen source

Other sources

Creative 3D Blaster RIVA TNT2 Ultra datasheetBoard-level TNT2 Ultra performance and cooler contextOpen source

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